Are Coccinia Grandis and Cucumis Hystrix in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Cucurbitaceae.

Can you substitute Coccinia Grandis for Cucumis Hystrix?

They share the Cucurbitaceae family, so they can sometimes substitute in recipes — with notable differences in aroma.

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Coccinia Grandis vs Cucumis Hystrix

Coccinia grandis · Cucumis hystrix

Coccinia Grandis

Coccinia grandis

T Traditional Use

Family: Cucurbitaceae
Genus: Coccinia
Primary use: medicinal

Coccinia grandis, the ivy gourd, also known as scarlet gourd, is a tropical vine. It grows primarily in tropical climates and is commonly found in the Indian states where it forms a part of the local cuisine. Coccinia grandis is cooked as a vegetable dish.

Cucumis Hystrix

Cucumis hystrix

T Traditional Use

Family: Cucurbitaceae
Genus: Cucumis
Primary use: medicinal

Cucumis hystrix is a monoecious annual climbing vine in the family Cucurbitaceae. The specific epithet is Neo-Latin for "porcupine".

At a glance

· Both in Cucurbitaceae, but different genera (Coccinia vs Cucumis).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Coccinia Grandis: T; Cucumis Hystrix: T.